The Federal Government has called for food security strategies that go beyond increasing agricultural production, warning that millions of households could remain hungry if they cannot afford ...

Agricultural stakeholders have called for fertiliser recommendations tailored to local soil conditions, saying the approach would improve nutrient-use efficiency, reduce waste and help farmers achieve ...

Poultry farmers in Kano State have appealed to the government to provide subsidised feed and medication to help reduce production costs and keep their businesses afloat amid rising prices of essential ...

Dairy industry stakeholders have called for clearer product classification and labelling standards in Nigeria, saying regulatory consistency is vital to consumer protection, fair competition and the ...

Civil society organisations have raised concerns over the potential implications of a proposed $2.5 billion livestock investment by Brazilian meat company JBS for Nigeria’s agricultural land, food ...

A 20-year-old herdsman, Usman Abubakar, has been arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over allegations of destroying crops valued at N300,000 and assaulting a resident in Oyo ...

By Ify Mgbemena Mornings can be busy, and deciding what to eat for breakfast can sometimes feel like a task of its own. Whether you are rushing to work, preparing for a busy day or simply looking for ...

Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy businesses are set to receive fresh financing under an €85 million agreement between the European Investment Bank Group’s development arm, EIB Global, and First City Monument ...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for stronger collaboration with food-producing states, private investors, development partners and research institutions to improve food supply, ...

Nigeria’s agricultural sector recorded 4.39 per cent growth in the second quarter of 2026, with the Federal Government attributing the performance to ongoing reforms and investments aimed at ...

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned that Nigeria’s reliance on food imports to ease rising prices could weaken local agricultural production, citing the collapse of rice mills and ...

The federal and state governments, alongside private investors, have been urged to expand day-old chick production across Nigeria to address supply shortages, lower prices and support poultry farmers.